Showing 141–150 of 170 questions
Q.141
Easy
General Awareness
In which year did India adopt its Constitution?
A
1949
B
1950
C
1948
D
1951
Explanation:
The Indian Constitution was adopted on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
Q.142
Easy
General Awareness
Which Indian state became India's 28th state in 2014?
A
Chhattisgarh
B
Jharkhand
C
Telangana
D
Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:
C. Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana was formed on June 2, 2014, by separating from Andhra Pradesh, becoming India's 28th state.
Q.143
Easy
General Awareness
Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
A
Oxygen
B
Nitrogen
C
Carbon dioxide
D
Argon
Correct Answer:
B. Nitrogen
Explanation:
Nitrogen (N₂) comprises approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere, making it the most abundant gas.
Q.144
Easy
General Awareness
A shopkeeper buys an item for ₹400 and sells it at a 25% profit. What is the selling price?
A
₹500
B
₹450
C
₹525
D
₹480
Explanation:
Selling price = Cost price + (25% of Cost price) = 400 + (0.25 × 400) = 400 + 100 = ₹500
Q.145
Easy
General Awareness
A train travels 300 km in 5 hours. What is its average speed in km/h?
Explanation:
Average speed = Total distance / Total time = 300 km / 5 hours = 60 km/h
Q.146
Easy
General Awareness
A person saves ₹5,000 every month. How much will he save in 3 years?
A
₹1,80,000
B
₹1,50,000
C
₹2,10,000
D
₹2,40,000
Correct Answer:
A. ₹1,80,000
Explanation:
Total savings in 3 years = ₹5,000 × 12 × 3 = ₹5,000 × 36 = ₹1,80,000
Q.147
Easy
General Awareness
Who became the first Indian to win the World Chess Championship?
A
Viswanathan Anand
B
Praggnanandhaa
C
Koneru Humpy
D
Pentala Harikrishna
Correct Answer:
A. Viswanathan Anand
Explanation:
Viswanathan Anand became the first Indian to win the World Chess Championship in 2007, defeating Vladimir Kramnik.
Q.148
Easy
General Awareness
Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in javelin throw at Tokyo Olympics 2020?
A
Neeraj Chopra
B
Rani Rampal
C
Bajrang Punia
D
Mirabai Chanu
Correct Answer:
A. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual gold medal in an Olympic track and field event with a throw of 87.58m.
Q.149
Easy
General Awareness
The headquarters of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is located in which city?
A
Mumbai
B
Bengaluru
C
Chennai
D
Hyderabad
Correct Answer:
B. Bengaluru
Explanation:
ISRO's headquarters is in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), which is also known as India's Silicon Valley.
Q.150
Easy
General Awareness
If 15% of x is 45, what is the value of x?
Explanation:
15% of x = 45. Therefore, x = 45 × (100/15) = 45 × (20/3) = 300.